2020-06-10T09:12:49-07:00 2019-12-31 330996010 J Lunsford CPA 2001 Duncan Drive NW Unit 2963 Kennesaw GA 30156 990 2019-01-01 020648202 Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc BLUE 4043451008 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 Melody Harclerode Executive Director 2020-06-10 true Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2019 2020-11-19 02:30:22Z Melody Harclerode 712465 false X www.bhnp.org X 2002 GA Our organization is dedicated to creating personal experiences with nature through innovative educational activities, conservation initiatives, wildlife preservation programs, and environmentally-focused artwork at the Preserve. 13 13 8 300 0 564713 408539 161480 204551 36 0 107993 99375 834222 712465 0 0 114158 97868 0 41574 310075 364258 424233 462126 409989 250339 718854 1095892 41842 168543 677012 927349 X We connect children and adults to the beauty and wonder of nature through education, conservation initiatives, arts, and trail at a magnificent greenspace that we manage and enhance for generations to enjoy. false false 180827 204551 Education: With creativity and ingenuity, Blue Heron Nature Preserve educators harnessed the beauty of nature to inspire enriching experiences for children and adults. Applying highly respected Reggio Emilia curriculum, our educators guided students, families, and educators to appreciate the Preserve as a wondrous classroom, research center, and community hub. In 2019, 2710 students benefited from this approach through participation in Blue Heron after school programs, field trips, summer camps, school-break camps, and nature-themed birthday parties. 789 students in the metropolitan area expanded their science knowledge through visits to the Preserve. The youth that we serve today with educational programs will better serve tomorrow as champions for the environment. 145091 Conservation: Dedication to land conservation has been the driving force for our organization to expand the Preserve into thirty-acres of greenspace featuring a beloved community garden and habitat restoration and tree preservation projects. Partnering with environmental groups in 2019, we beautified the landscape from the removal of invasive plants. Our staff engaged volunteers to donate 621 hours for grant-funded conservation projects. We invested grant funding to conserve more energy and water at our Blue Heron Nature Preserve office building. Work on a revolutionary beaver dam project with the City of Atlanta reflects our longstanding relationship with a valued partner and our longtime belief in the power of nature to restore land, life, and spirit. 15000 212718 Blueway Trail: Through a robust capital campaign and heartfelt community support, our nonprofit organization funded the development and construction of the 3-mile Blueway Trail in 2019. This soft walking trail has transformed Blue Heron Nature Preserve by boosting our education, conservation, and arts programming; strengthening public health and wellness; and increasing access throughout our greenspace. Hundreds of adults and children from Atlanta and neighboring cities explore our vibrant landscape along the Blueway Trail. Thirty acres of stunning wetlands, woodlands, riparian, and meadow ecosystems in the Preserve, once challenging to reach, are readily accessible for reflection, recreation, and discovery. By connecting thirty-acres in this city park, we are building stronger communities and life-long connections to nature. 14115 355033 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 33 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false GA X Melody Harclerode 4049466394 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 X Kevin McCauley Executive Director 40.00 0.00 48365 0 0 Kitsie Riggall Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Williams Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Lane Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsay Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Norris Broyles President 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Cook Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Krysta Cannon Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chip Pottinger Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Patrick Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Threlkeld Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve McInaney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Connie York Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Reggie Colbert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 48365 0 false false false 0 408539 9044 408539 Education 204551 204551 204551 0 0 0 99375 99375 99375 99375 0 0 0 0 0 712465 303926 X 0 0 0 0 48365 31525 9871 6969 0 49503 32266 10104 7133 0 0 0 0 0 9745 9745 0 0 0 4478 4478 0 0 818 818 0 3910 1955 1955 686 686 0 0 0 0 10958 10958 11096 8868 2228 Education - Instructor Fees 171299 171299 Marketing / Communications 28728 28728 Fundraising/Development 25329 25329 Project Specific Expense 25129 25129 72082 67869 2070 2143 462126 355033 65519 41574 175680 237561 0 0 106582 0 0 0 0 0 0 902787 44456 163317 858331 0 0 0 0 273275 0 718854 1095892 31854 135564 9988 32979 41842 168543 X 569447 927349 107565 677012 927349 718854 1095892 X 250339 -2 X false true X false false X 150328 134209 177498 564713 613090 1639838 0 75425 75425 75425 75425 75425 377125 225753 209634 252923 640138 688515 2016963 37912 1979051 89727 115284 109299 106040 99375 519725 0 0 2536688 0.78020 0.71640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 809446 8757 800689 85389 19971 65418 7952 15728 -7776 858331 Due to Kevin McCauley 27424 Security Deposits 5555 32979 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Public Art: The art programming at Blue Heron Nature Preserve blossomed with more visitors and increased acclaim in 2019. We organized highly regarded quarterly art shows inside our gallery attracting enthusiasts from Atlanta and surrounding communities. Art of Nature, our six-week outdoor art installation, accentuated our picturesque grounds with elegance during the spring. Performing art productions in collaboration with cultural groups amplified the awe of nature. Our yearly Artist-in-Residence strengthened the Preserve as a sanctuary for opportunity and support for nature-focused artists. The new Blueway Trail promises additional pathways for inventive arts programming and events at the Preserve. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Partnerships: Partnerships with allied nonprofit organizations, civic entities, and corporate groups have been critical to the success of our 2019 educational, conservation, and arts initiatives. We collaborated with partners Atlanta Audubon Society and The Amphibian Foundation for events to educate students about wildlife at the Preserve. Corporate and individual donations and sponsorship provided essential funding for the completion of three miles of soft paths and bridges to host exhibits, events, and art along the Blueway Trail. Tapping into this love for the lands, we partnered with private and public groups for their volunteers to spruce our city park. We are excited to build on current relationships and forge new opportunities with supporters in the years ahead. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The President of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer and the Executive Director reviews Form 990. Once the President, Treasure and Executive Director have reviewed Form 990 and have determined that it is a complete and accurate representation of the organizations activities for the year the 990 is presented to the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Organization requires that each board or staff member compete an Annual Conflict of Disclosure Form each year. Any conflicts noted are addressed by the board at that time. The Conflict of Interest Policy also requires each board or staff member to promptly report any potential conflict of interest to either the Board Chairman or the Executive Director as those situations arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization will provide disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Art Program: Column (A) - Total = $14115; Column (B) - Program Services = $14115; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Building Repairs/Maintenan: Column (A) - Total = $16253; Column (B) - Program Services = $16253; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Building Use Analysis: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Business Expense/CC Processing: Column (A) - Total = $5158; Column (B) - Program Services = $3278; Column (C) - Management & General = $1221; Column (D) - Fundraising = $659 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $6486; Column (B) - Program Services = $6486; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Travel/Marketing: Column (A) - Total = $3042; Column (B) - Program Services = $3042; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Maintenance - Grounds: Column (A) - Total = $16757; Column (B) - Program Services = $16757; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Memberships: Column (A) - Total = $625; Column (B) - Program Services = $625; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Merchandise Purchases: Column (A) - Total = $2526; Column (B) - Program Services = $2526; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $7120; Column (B) - Program Services = $4787; Column (C) - Management & General = $849; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1484 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Rounding = -$2